{"product_id":"beckhoff-epp2328-0002-ethercat-p-box-i-o-module","title":"BECKHOFF EPP2328-0002 Module E\/S Boîtier EtherCAT P","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2328-0002 (EPP23280002)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a high-performance, ultra-compact interface within the Beckhoff EtherCAT P ecosystem. This industrial I\/O box combines four digital inputs and four digital outputs in a single, IP67-rated housing, designed for direct machine mounting without an electrical cabinet. By utilizing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT P technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, it integrates communication and power (Us and Up) into a single M8 cable, drastically reducing cabling complexity and weight in modular machine designs. Whether deployed in high-speed packaging lines, robotic cells, or automotive assembly, the EPP2328-0002 ensures deterministic data acquisition and reliable actuator control with a robust 2 A output capacity per channel, minimizing system footprint and maximizing uptime in distributed control architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunctional Architecture \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2328-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis engineered for decentralized automation where space is a premium and environmental resilience is mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT P Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module features P-coded M8 connectors that facilitate the \"One Cable Automation\" concept. It efficiently passes through logic and peripheral power to downstream modules, simplifying the daisy-chain topology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Current Drive Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike standard compact modules, each of the four outputs can drive up to 2 A (with a total sum current of 3 A). This makes it ideal for triggering heavy-duty solenoid valves, DC motors, or high-intensity signaling lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor\/Actuator Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilizing A-coded M12 connections, the module supports standard industrial cabling. The inputs follow EN 61131-2 Type 3 specifications, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of electronic sensors and mechanical switches with improved noise immunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2328-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Digital Inputs + 4 Digital Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtherCAT P (Communication + Power integrated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, P-coded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-3 to +5 V (Low), 11 to 30 V (High)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 A per channel (Max. 3 A total)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.0 ms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-25 to +60 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to +85 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP65, IP66, IP67\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 165 g (Shipping weight 2 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibration Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Technical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the EPP2328-0002 handle short-circuit events on the outputs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach output channel is individually protected against short circuits. In the event of a fault, the channel limits the current and reports the error status back to the EtherCAT master (e.g., TwinCAT), allowing for localized diagnostics without shutting down the entire module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the significance of P-coded M8 connectors on this module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP-coding is a mechanical safeguard that prevents the accidental connection of standard EtherCAT (A-coded) cables to EtherCAT P ports. This ensures that the combined 24 VDC supply lines for electronics and power are correctly mapped, preventing hardware damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this module be used in wash-down environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. With its IP67 rating and zinc die-cast\/plastic housing, the module is resistant to moisture and dust. However, ensure that all unused M12 and M8 ports are sealed with official Beckhoff protective caps to maintain the integrity of the seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT P Voltage Drop Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen daisy-chaining multiple EPP2328-0002 modules, calculate the total current consumption for both Us (system) and Up (load) voltages. High-current loads (2 A per channel) can cause significant voltage drops over long M8 cable runs. Use the TwinCAT \"EtherCAT P Topology\" tool to simulate power requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShielding and Grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the M8 sockets are shielded, ensure the mounting surface of the module is connected to a functional earth. This provides a low-impedance path for EMI, which is critical when switching inductive loads like large relay coils or motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen operating the module at the maximum total output current of 3 A in high-temperature environments (above 50 deg C), ensure there is sufficient airflow. Avoid mounting the module in direct sunlight or adjacent to high-heat sources to prevent thermal derating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperational Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPP2328-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexcels in extreme industrial conditions where traditional IP20-rated PLC racks fail. Its vibration resistance (conforming to EN 60068-2-6) makes it suitable for installation directly on moving machine parts, such as robotic arms or vibrating feeders. 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